London's Worst Executioner | Crime And Punishment In The Capital City Pt2

London's worst executioner was scared of his own axe! Jack Ketch was great at being a butcher but not so great as an executioner. He performed two of the worst executions during the 1600's and his name became synonymous with incompetence. But why was he so awful at his job and who forced him to carry out the profession?Video version: https://youtu.be/mMrM0Ut0-xcMagic Mind: https://magicmind.co/products/magic-mind?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=%2Fmacabre&selling_plan=445022342And use offer code: MACABRE Thanks so much for listening / watching!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON——————————-If you like the podcast and would like them to continue then please support us on Patreon. www.patreon.com/macabrelondonThank you to our executive producer patrons - Amy, Christina, Jess, Kate, Kevin, Mary, Sally, Sam, Sarah and VeronicaAnd to all of our wonderful $5 tier patrons...AlexisAndreaAndrewChristineDavidDeniseHelenJenniferJoKathrynKristieRachelRy FrSSabrinaShannonWendyAnd thanks to all other patrons too!ONE OFF DONATIONS————————————————You can make a one off donation to support the show via the PayPal link here:paypal.me/macabrelondonAMAZON WISHLIST——————————————————please visit my Amazon wish list.http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1V​​​​​​SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonTwitter: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: [email protected]: www.macabrelondon.comSources-------------https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_the_United_Kingdomhttps://www.livescience.com/medieval-executioner-life.htmlhttps://www.ourcivilisation.com/smartboard/shop/macaulay/england/monmouth.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyHkFIX6Z0o&t=185https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Scott,_1st_Duchess_of_Buccleuchhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Scott,_1st_Duke_of_Monmouthhttp://www.executedtoday.com/2014/07/21/1683-lord-russell-whig-martyr/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.